Feeling the January gloom?

You're certainly not on your own. However, catching a glimpse of a ladybug in winter could be more than just a delightful spot of colour; it might serve as a tiny beacon of hope and a call to embrace optimism.

Ladybugs are not only signs of a flourishing garden but for ages have been embraced as emblems of good fortune and change, offering solace in challenging times, says a spiritual expert. "Ladybugs have long been seen as messengers of hope and positivity," notes Joanne Jones, a psychic and spiritual guide at Trusted Psychics.